What is SearchNet?

SearchNet is a browser hijacker, which can easily change your computer's settings and then start initiating annoying redirects to unfamiliar websites. No matter that such program is not considered malicious, we think that you should avoid it. We say so because redirects is not the only issue that is caused by SearchNet hijacker. Beware that while this program is installed on your PC, it may start tracking you and may collect various information. It may collect your search terms, mostly visited websites, data that is entered when visiting them and similar non-personally identifiable information. In addition, it may initiate changes in your start page and default search engine without any permission asked. Beware that people have also reported about annoying pop-up ads, slow downs and even altered search results that may be filled with commercial content and links. NO matter how interesting these ads look, you should ignore them because they may redirect you to unsafe websites. All this activity is initiated for a very simple reason - SearchNet virus seeks to make people enter specific websites that are related to it. After helping them to earn some easy money, it also earns the money for its creators. Please, be very careful with that because you can never be sure that you won't be redirected to unsafe places that are infected with seriously dangerous cyber infections. If you want to stop this annoying activity, you should change your browsers' settings back to normal and then remove SearchNet from your computer. For that we highly recommend using Reimage or other reputable anti-spywares.

How can SearchNet hijack my computer?

SearchNet is one of those hijackers that enter computers unnoticed. In order to avoid such cyber infections, you should always make sure that your computer is protected by reputable anti-spyware. In addition to that, you should stay away from corrupted websites and start paying more attention to the installation process of free applications. When downloading such free programs as download managers, PDF creators and games, you should choose only Custom or Advanced installation process. Once you choose, you should carefully follow each installation step and uncheck all check boxes that agree to change the start page/default search engine or install third-party programs from unknown sources. If you leave the check box, which says that you agree to make SearchNet, www-search.net or other search site your default search engine, be prepared for annoying SearchNet redirects and similar issues.

How to remove SearchNet virus?

Technically, this search site is not a virus or malware. However, it is used for totally annoying activities, such as redirects, slow downs and similar issues. If you want to avoid them, you should remove SearchNet from your computer. You can do that with a help of automatic removers that are given below or with a help of manual removal guide, which is given below. If you are sure that you can find every related component yourself, then you can follow manual removal steps. Nevertheless, you should be very careful and follow every step in right order:

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If you failed to remove infection using Reimage Reimage, submit a question to our support team and provide as much details as possible.

Reimage is recommended to uninstall SearchNet. Free scanner allows you to check whether your PC is infected or not. If you need to remove malware, you have to purchase the licensed version of Reimage malware removal tool.

Reimage is recommended to uninstall SearchNet. Free scanner allows you to check whether your PC is infected or not. If you need to remove malware, you have to purchase the licensed version of Reimage malware removal tool.

Remove SearchNet from Windows 7 / Vista / XP systems

Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).

Remove SearchNet from Windows 10 / Windows 8 systems

If you are Windows 10 / Windows 8 user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel and Uninstall a Program.

Uninstall SearchNet and related programs

Here, look for SearchNet or any other recently installed suspicious programs.

Uninstall them and click OK to save these changes.

Remove SearchNet from Windows shortcuts

Right click on the shortcut of Mozilla Firefox and select Properties.

Go to Shortcut tab and look at the Target field. Delete malicious URL that is related to your virus.

Repeat steps that are given above with all browsers' shortcuts, including Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. Make sure you check all locations of these shortcuts, including Desktop, Start Menu and taskbar.

Remove SearchNet from Safari

Open Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu at the top left of the screen. Once you do this, select Preferences.

Here, select Extensions and look for SearchNet or other suspicious entries. Click on the Uninstall button to get rid each of them.

Change your homepage if it was altered by virus:

Open your Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu section. Here, select Preferences as it was displayed previously and select General.

Here, look at the Homepage field. If it was altered by SearchNet, remove unwanted link and enter the one that you want to use for your searches. Remember to include the "http://" before typing in the address of the page.

Reset Safari

Open Safari browser and click on Safari in menu section at the top left of the screen. Here, select Reset Safari....

Now you will see a detailed dialog window filled with reset options. All of those options are usually checked, but you can specify which of them you want to reset. Click the Reset button to complete SearchNet removal process.

After uninstalling this potentially unwanted program (PUP) and fixing each of your web browsers, we recommend you to scan your PC system with a reputable anti-spyware. This will help you to get rid of SearchNet registry traces and will also identify related parasites or possible malware infections on your computer. For that you can use our top-rated malware remover: Reimage, PlumbytesWebroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus or Malwarebytes Anti Malware.

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